# Five In a Row vs Gomoku(Ai)

The clearest difference is rating: Five In a Row at 4.5 against Gomoku(Ai)'s 4.0. Five In a Row also leads on ratings volume (735 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gomoku(Ai)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Five In a Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gomoku(Ai) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Five In a Row holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five In a Row has 735 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 69% positive.

Five In a Row ships an update every 8 months, Gomoku(Ai) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five In a Row | Gomoku(Ai) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (735 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-in-a-row-gomoku/id944919326/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomokuai/id6449686713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **735** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OutOfTheBit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/286210012) | [Qiang Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816120036) |

## What reviewers say

### Five In a Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-in-a-row-gomoku/id944919326)

Challenge friends or AI in this classic strategy board game. Connect five pieces of your color in a line to win. Perfect for quick challenges, relaxation, or teaching strategy.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer, 2 player mode on same device, 3 AI difficulty levels, Game Center achievements, Colorful themes, Global high-score ranking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gomoku Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Very addictive and fun
- 🎮 Excellent quick game
- 🎨 Really nice UI and customization settings
- 🧠 Helps everyone to keep getting smarter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI is not smart enough to play with
- 🚧 Game locks up so much
- 📺 Too many ads that last way too long
- 🛑 Endless ads
- 🤯 Never seen that many adds which can't even stop

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer doesn't work
- Game has too many bugs
- Misplaced markers due to phone not responding or accidental touches

**Requested features**

- Option for up to 4 players
- Harder levels
- Undo button or hold to place token option
- Better control of leaderboard scores


### Gomoku(Ai)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomokuai/id6449686713)

Engage in a strategic battle of wits against a sophisticated AI opponent in this intuitive board game. Re-evaluate your moves with an undo function or start fresh with a reset. Customize your experience with an adjustable color scheme.

**Highlights:** Sophisticated AI opponent, Undo and reset moves, Progress tracking, Adjustable color schemes, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five In a Row free?

Five In a Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gomoku(Ai) free?

Gomoku(Ai) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Five In a Row or Gomoku(Ai)?

Five In a Row is rated higher. Five In a Row averages 4.5 out of 5 from 735 ratings, while Gomoku(Ai) averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Five In a Row or Gomoku(Ai) have ads?

Five In a Row shows ads; Gomoku(Ai) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Five In a Row or Gomoku(Ai)?

Five In a Row ships an update every 8 months, and Gomoku(Ai) every 4 months. Most recently, Five In a Row was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gomoku(Ai) on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*